Text tabled : A7-0061/2011

  Rolandas Paksas (EFD), in writing. − (LT) I voted in favour of this resolution, because ageing is a problem for the whole of European society and all of its generations. The 2012 European Year for Active Ageing, based on a society for all ages and on solidarity between generations, will establish a sustainable culture of active ageing in Europe. This will encourage and support the efforts of Member States, their regional and local authorities, social partners and civil society to promote active ageing. Furthermore, it will create an environment for people to age actively and to age while maintaining the vitality and respecting the dignity of all. Attention should be drawn to the fact that in order to achieve the objectives outlined, we should allocate at least the minimum budgetary resources, establishing a separate budget line.